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Greetings Burlington! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Burlington's new housing push could reshape your neighborhood by 2028.
  • How Vermont is boosting mental health support for returning Guard members

Also on today's calendar: Construction Fest and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Rain at times, with a high of 61 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Tuesday: A morning shower; cloudy, temps: high: 62, low: 53.
  • Wednesday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, with a high of 70 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Mayor announces progress on Burlington's people-first housing strategy (vermontbiz.com) — Burlington's mayor is pushing a three-part, people-first housing strategy that could add about 7,000 homes by 2050 and over 1,100 units by 2028, including major projects like CityPlace and SECORD. The plan strengthens inclusionary zoning, boosts the Housing Trust Fund, and makes it easier for residents to build small-scale infill housing in existing neighborhoods.
   

• State leaders highlighting mental health resources for returning active servicemembers (wcax.com) — State leaders in Burlington are rolling out a new action plan to support Vermont servicemembers returning from deployment, including expanded 988 helpline services and better access to mental health providers. The effort responds to ongoing reintegration stress and Vermont's veteran suicide rate, with Guard leaders stressing that personal connections with family, friends, and fellow servicemembers remain the most critical support.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Sodexo, Inc. posted a job opening for Champlain College- Cashier in Burlington. Apply here.
  • Post Acute Partners posted a job opening for Activity Leader in Burlington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Burlington here.

🗞 Nearby News

South Burlington

  • Vermont Gov. Scott questions poll that favors Amanda Janoo (mynbc5.com)
  • BETA Technologies Inc (NYSE:BETA) Stock Has Average Target Price of $31.11 According to Brokerages (marketbeat.com)
  • The Supreme Court Has Just Made a Horrendous Voting Rights Decision That Could Drastically Swing the Midterms (esquire.com)

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Ok Burlington! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It's down to its last quarter. (Thank you Linda H. for sending it in!)
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